Nothing to do with beta's here , just my arduino scratchpad

RC 1/14 Scale Range Rover

To Do

~~Create arduino basic framework code (define pin I/O)~~ - 21/7/11
Bluetooth RS232 module: Connect Bluetooth RS232 module to pins 0(RX) , 1 (TX) ,+5v(power) , GND; Solder in headers ontop of relay shield for better access to pins
Relay Shield: ~~Connections to be made to Com & N/o (N/C is connected when pin is LOW)~~- 21/7/11 used old floppy drive power cable and molex; Set pin HIGH to turn ON relay , pin LOW to turn OFF; ~~Run standard timed relay test code, on for 1s, off for 1s~~ -21/7/11 , surprised at the build quality, no solder splashes and everything fits in the headers
Motor shield: Again run standard motor tests
Intergrate relay and motor shield code
Camera: ~~Create Roof rack for camera (use old caddy from sun server)~~- 22/7/11; ~~Mount Wireless Video Transmitter~~ - 22/7/11 - Duct tape to the rescue; ~~BNC(camera) to RCA(transmitter) converter~~ - 22/7/11 - Cheap ebay purchase £1.50 for 4; Step up 7.4v to 12v for camera; Step up 7.4v to 9v for transmitter; ( or will it be better to step down 12v to 9v & 12v to 5V (for arduino) ?? ) - then again should probably not use the same power source for the motors & the arduino , could introduct noise in the lines
RC Car: Remove ~~old mini bulbs from headlights/taillights~~ and replace with leds - 22/7/11 Hlaf done (not finished with the wig / wag circut); remove plastic windows; (side note , battery compartment on the rc car takes 5x AA - 7.5v , better to use this as input voltage for the arduino )